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Everyone is a manager. Some people manage businesses, others manage their homes but mostly people are a manager of themselves. To be successful, a manager will occasionally make a mistake. Most mistakes they make, however, involve reasonable and perceived risks. The cost of failure, therefore, is not so great compared with that of the potential gain. The goal of a manager is not to avoid all possible mistakes. That in itself is impossible. But the goal is to avoid mistakes that can be easily foreseen and therefore are not worth the cost. To that end, a manager will occasionally take reasonable and calculated risks to find out what is the best way to accomplish a goal. If they never try anything new, how can they improve their methods and results? Therefore, it realistically holds true that where there are no mistakes there is no progress. Therefore, it realistically holds true that where there are no mistakes there is no progress. This underscores the fact that a manager is not trying potentially new approaches to the way they conduct business. Ultimately, these new ways could make the business much more successful and therefore more profitable. Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free Bane-Clene Information Package
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Friday, March 04, 2022
A MANAGER
Friday, February 25, 2022
SMALL BUSINESSES
Most businesses start out as Mom & Pop enterprises. These are for statistical purposes referred to as “Small Businesses”. Most estimates have the number of these approaching 29 million. Which is over 99% of all business enterprises. They employ almost 57 million people which is 47% for all businesses. Most of these businesses will remain as Mom & Pop enterprises. Which was the original intent of the owner(s). Still others will grow and expand. Some of this is by design, other times it is by filling a niche need. So as this business expands it will need employees beyond the principles. Subsequently, if that growth continues beyond a handful of employees, then managers will be needed along with various others to fill roles that the original owners were filling. The owner(s) of this business, in order to be successful, will need to carefully select from the current group of employees or by hiring from the outside a manager. This is necessary because of the growth (expansion) of the business. This person will become an understudy to the owner(s). This will allow the principles time to train others. Also, they will have time to think outside the normal daily needs and expectations of the business. This will allow them the opportunity to call upon other people and businesses. These contacts may provide them with the tools and knowledge to further expand and grow their “Small Business”. Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free Bane-Clene Information Package
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Friday, February 18, 2022
PERFORMANCE REVIEWS
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Most managers or owners will admit they don’t like to do performance reviews because in many cases they have to criticize their employees. As unenviable as this task is, it is imperative that it is done periodically to improve all of the employees performances. This will ultimately improve the performance of the company and therefore make the company more successful. The majority of the employees reviews will include mostly positive comments and appraisals. There obviously will be some where there are negative statements expressed. For those where there are negative appraisals, try this tact. Always begin the interview with positive comments, then move to the negative comments and finally end the interview with one or two positive comments. The last words of an interview will have a lot to do with whether or not the employee leaves in a positive frame of mind. This obviously will also avoid ending the performance reviews on a sour note. This way, in virtually every case, the employee will exit the interview with a desire to improve their performance. Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free Bane-Clene Information Package
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Friday, February 11, 2022
WEAKNESS
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While many feel it’s a positive trait, still others feel it’s a negative trait. What are we talking about? It’s the person who is trying to juggle many projects or requests at the same time. It has been called a blessing or a curse, some even call it a weakness. Bluntly more than not, it’s a curse. When attempting to accomplish multiple tasks, it scatters effort and direction. On many occasions, many solutions are tried before the right one is chosen. At that point, it is deemed the best way when in reality it may have been the only choice left. So what is the answer? Don’t be reluctant to work on multiple projects or tasks at the same time. The key is prioritizing them and then focus on each one until it’s accomplished, then move on to the next one. By doing this, a weakness becomes a strength. Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free Bane-Clene Information Package
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Friday, February 04, 2022
ANNIVERSARY
Bane-Clene Corp.® will celebrate our 60th Anniversary - February 4th, 2022We will presume you know the story of how a small start up Janitorial Service morphed into what we are today. An International Manufacturer and Supplier of Cleaning Equipment, Chemicals and Accessories. We don’t have to tell you that being in business has its trials and tribulations. However, more importantly, it has its many rewards for which we are thankful. Here is just a partial list of what we are thankful for:
Lastly, we are thankful that 60 years ago, Wm. F. Bane had a vision and we at Bane-Clene® strive everyday to promote and build on his vision. Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free Bane-Clene Information Package
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Friday, January 28, 2022
FRUSTRATION
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Do you work for someone who frustrates you? Instead of telling you what to do or what they want directly, they beat around the bush or worse yet give you no ideas or path. If you act on your own and it turns out the way they wanted then all is good. If not then they criticize you and say you should not have gone on without their input. Some managers have assorted reasons for not directly delegating responsibility to others. They may think the person is not ready. They may fear, if the person is successful it may erode their own position in the company. Many managers live their careers cautiously, they avoid risks and hold tightly the strings of authority. If you are frustrated with your manager, politely let them know that you would appreciate more input on what they want from you. Let them know that you are more than capable of being responsible for the task they want accomplished. Assure them if you have any questions or require their further advice or instruction you will ask for it. These simple tactics will not only avoid frustration for yourself but more than likely for them. Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free Bane-Clene Information Package
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Friday, January 21, 2022
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
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In our Blog #311 on January 14, we extolled the importance of Friends. Friends are important and vital. However, one needs to be able to Take Care of Yourself. Our country consists of millions of families and friends. We work in thousands of different industries and occupations. Many families and friends live thousands of miles from each other. While they support each other as much as possible, ultimately you must rely on what you are able to produce. With this in mind, you would expect that most people would be trying to produce more not less. In reality, that is not always true. People have become so confused by arguments over who is entitled to what that the big picture has become obscured. Many workers over the years have cut back. Not only in the time they work but in how hard they are willing to work. Many want more things and more money for doing less and less. While many have been grabbing for a bigger piece of the pie, the pie is not expanding fast enough. The best way to increase the size of everybody’s share and ultimately a bigger pie is logical. If everyone works harder, then the pie will increase and everyone will have more. Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free Bane-Clene Information Package
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Friday, January 14, 2022
FRIENDS
What is the description of friends? Friends are people with whom you feel comfortable being yourself. They don’t ask you to pretend to be someone else or be better than your are. When you are with them, you are relaxed and easy going. You can be frank and up front in your conversations. Although care should always be taken to not offend or abuse them. You can share personal thoughts and desires. They understand your occasional off the wall comments or if you are silent. After all they are your friends. Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free Bane-Clene Information Package
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Friday, January 07, 2022
PERSPECTIVE
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When interacting with people, it is important to remember and realize the fact that everyone does not view things from the same perspective as you might. Understanding someone’s viewpoint is the first step to effective and meaningful communication. Unfortunately in today’s world, the perspective of others is more too often overlooked and dismissed. Everyone should strive to reach middle ground on issues and or perceived differences of opinion. Time and initiative should be taken to respect the perspective of others. Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free Bane-Clene Information Package
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Friday, December 31, 2021
Happy New Year
January 1st obviously ushers in a New Year. It’s a time that many reflect upon their previous accomplishments and failures. Then we look forward vowing to correct or not to repeat our failures. We also plot and plan for the time to come. Each of us has goals and aspirations. We should always strive to achieve them. If you are not moving forward, then it is inevitable that you will become stagnate or worse yet begin to move backwards. So, after all that reflection, we usually come up with New Year Resolutions. They come in a variety of purposes, personal, family, business and community among them.
The following passage was written by Bishop John H. Vincent in 1909. It is appropriate not only on New Years Day but every day of our lives: “I will this day try to live a simple, sincere and serene life. I will repel promptly every thought of discontent, anxiety, discouragement, impurity and self-seeking. I will cultivate cheerfulness, magnanimity, charity and the habit of silence. I will exercise economy in expenditure, carefulness in conversation, diligence in appointed service, fidelity to every trust and a child-like trust in God.” Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free Bane-Clene Information Package
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Friday, December 24, 2021
MERRY CHRISTMAS
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December 25th is celebrated as a religious (by a majority of Christians) and cultural holiday by billions of people around the world. For Christians, it is marked as the day Jesus Christ was born in the town of Bethlehem. Some believe Jesus was the Son of God or a prophet or others have no belief either way. No matter what your beliefs are, take time to reflect upon the meaning of Christmas. It is a time that promotes Peace on Earth and Goodwill to all. May God bless you and your family. Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free Bane-Clene Information Package
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Friday, December 17, 2021
Happy Holidays
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The holidays have been in full swing this month. Many dates are celebrated or commemorated during this month. Naming a few, but certainly not all:
However, even if you don’t practice or believe, they all have many points in common. The one we will focus on is that they all promote “Peace on Earth and Goodwill to all”. Once again, no matter what you practice or don’t, if you have not already done so, take a few moments to reflect on that common viewpoint. Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free Bane-Clene Information Package
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Friday, December 10, 2021
BILL OF RIGHTS
The United States Constitution as of this writing has 27 amendments. December 15th is designated as the Bill of Rights Day. The Bill of Rights are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution of The United States and were written in 1791. Over the last few years, much attention has been called to some of the amendments. Some members of Congress have even stated "What would the Framers Say" and "It's an assault on our Democracy" when using the Constitution as an apparent defense of their OWN agendas. The Framers were highly intelligent individuals. They also possessed tremendous foresight and therefore set out to prevent the Federal Government from controlling individuals and States' rights. It was designated that the powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively or to the people. The following Amendments are some of those that are most often involved in Litigation. Therefore resulting in Judgments and or incarceration and potentially Appeals.
Our elected officials are tasked with upholding the Constitution. That said, it is very important to VOTE. That is the way we can protect our freedoms by electing like minded individuals. Those individuals should be our voice in Washington, D.C. not the voice of lobbyists or their OWN agendas. That is what The Framers intended when they drafted The Bill of Rights. Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free Bane-Clene Information Package
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Friday, December 03, 2021
Remember Pearl Harbor
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That was the battle cry of WW II. President Roosevelt (FDR) said, "Sunday, December 7, 1941, a day that will live in infamy." Not many are alive who were there that fateful morning when the attack took place on our Pacific Fleet as it lay at anchor. Those who were there will never forget and others not there will never forget it or where they were when they heard the news. As we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack, a thought comes to mind. Will "Remember Pearl Harbor," "Remember the Maine" and "Remember the Alamo" become forgotten or irrelevant? Will 9/11 succumb to the same fate? Not because those that were there or were aware of it are gone. But because those events have been relegated to the back pages of History books or are routinely ignored by many schools as they "preach" not "teach." Unfortunately, there has been a tremendous cost in the loss of lives in these tragic events. Thank God for our brave troops and first responders who have been involved in them. In this land of plenty and freedoms, with all of our problems, people still yearn to come to live here. However, please remember "Freedom is not free." 
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Thursday, November 25, 2021
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving is truly a special day. It was first celebrated in 1621 when the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Native Americans shared a fall harvest. In 1863, President Lincoln proclaimed a national day of thanksgiving to be celebrated each year on the fourth Thursday of November. Thanksgiving Day is more than memories, food, football and parades. It is a day of thanks. On this day, we are reminded of the bounty of treasures that are a part of our everyday lives. We spend a few, often too brief, moments in prayer or meditation before dinner to say thanks for our family, friends and the wonderfulness of our lives. The true meaning of Thanksgiving should not end there. Ponder the two words that are involved: thanks and giving. We should therefore be reminded to give thanks and to share. Take the time to share our economic benefits, material wealth and talents with those who can use our help. Once again as you sit down to dinner, ponder the true meaning of Thanksgiving. Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free Bane-Clene Information Package
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Friday, November 19, 2021
TACT
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Tact is the ability to get people to do what you want them to do without offending them. Nothing is more important to the smooth operation of any company. Using tact keeps people in the mode of doing their best. This can be accomplished without berating or belittling someone. It also avoids potential bitterness and resentment. A tactful boss or manager should never set out to blame someone. When you blame people, it seldom makes them want to do better. In the end, it will stir up potential morale problems, especially if the blame is found to be all or partly undeserved. When something is wrong and things aren't going right, don't start looking for who is to blame. Start looking for what is wrong and how everyone can work together to make it better. Whether the problem was the result of neglect, inefficiency, an honest mistake or an oversight approaching those involved with tact will go a long way in solving the problem. Whatever was the cause of the situation should now be eliminated. Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free Bane-Clene Information Package
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In America, we enjoy many of our freedoms because of the dedication and courage of all our Veterans. Veterans Day always falls on November 11th. It is this day that we honor those Veterans. Veterans Day originated as Armistice Day and marked the end of hostilities of World War I that occurred at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. The first Armistice Day was commemorated in 1919. The day was originally set aside to honor the Veterans of World War I. After World War II and the Korean War, Congress recognized a need to expand the meaning of the day and recognize ALL veterans. So in 1954, the word "Armistice" was replaced with "Veterans" as a way to include all Veterans of all American wars. Veterans Day is a federal holiday which many cities celebrate with parades and ceremonies. In Washington, D.C., the celebration includes a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Veterans Day is a day not only to honor those that made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, but also to recognize those who continue to serve today. Take this time to thank a Veteran who fulfills this patriotic duty to maintain the freedoms of our country. You can show the respect you have for them by properly honoring and displaying the American Flag. One way that is accomplished is by always standing and placing your hand over your heart during the playing of the National Anthem. Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. 
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Friday, November 05, 2021
CRITICIZING
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There's something about criticizing people who aren't there to defend themselves that normally offends most people's sense of business etiquette. Even if the criticism is justified, it doesn't make a positive impression. It may also, in a sense, imply that the person who bought the product or service made a mistake. Insulting a prospect is no way to make a sale. Also, if someone is busy criticizing the competition, they may not spend enough time in selling their Company and what it has to offer. So how does someone proceed to project the idea that their product or service is better? Know the competition and what it is they can offer. Then specific details should be given on how one's own product or service will be of benefit to a prospect. Emphasis should especially be made on definite advantages. Once these advantages are pointed out, it is a good idea to ask the prospect to make their own comparisons. When asking comparisons to be made, it should be done tactfully. While criticizing the competition may occasionally produce a sale, in the long run it will have the opposite result. That said then more often than not emphasizing one's own service or product advantages will obtain the desired results. Related Articles and Information:
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